Tim Brown urges designers to think big

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

viaducts

Viaducts are structures that are designed to carry large amounts of traffic over a short distance. They are usually built over a river or a canal.

  • The viaduct collapsed due to the heavy traffic.
  • The viaduct is a beautiful structure, and it's a shame that it's been damaged by the traffic.
disembark

To disembark is to leave a ship, train, or airplane. Sometimes passengers will have to disembark at a separate location, such as a port.

  • The passengers had to disembark at a different port because the ship was full.
  • The passengers will have to disembark at the next stop, because the train is running late.
turtlenecks

A turtleneck is a type of clothing that is made from a tight-fitting fabric that is usually worn over a shirt. The turtleneck is often considered to be a masculine garment, because it is usually worn by men.

  • The turtleneck was a popular item for winter, because it was warm and comfortable.
  • The turtleneck is a type of clothing that is made from a tightfitting fabric that is usually worn over a shirt. The turtleneck is often considered to be a masculine garment, because it is usually worn by men.
reemergence

When something reemerges, it comes back to the surface. This might mean that the thing is coming back to life, or it might mean that the thing is becoming more common again.

  • The reemergence of the virus has caused a lot of concern.
  • The reemergence of the disease has caused a lot of panic.
retreating

When someone is retreating, they are moving away from something. They might be retreating from a fight, or they might be retreating from the competition.

  • The troops were retreating back to the safety of the city.
  • The company is retreating from the competition, which is why their stock prices are dropping.
reinvented

To reinvent something is to create a new version of it. When you reinvent a product, you create a new version that is different from the original.

  • The company reinvented the wheel by coming up with a new design.
  • The actress reinvented herself by starring in a new movie.
defaulting

To default on a debt is to not pay it back. When a company or government defaults on a loan, they are not following through with their promise to pay back the money that they borrowed.

  • The government is defaulting on its debt, which is why the interest rates are so high.
  • The company is defaulting on its debt, which is why the stock prices are dropping.